Detective Chief Inspector Gary Holmes, of the Metropolitan Police's homicide and major crime command, said: "Joshua's young life was cut short by a senseless act of violence when he was approaching the prime of his life.

"The attack was not only cowardly, but brutal. I would urge anyone who has information that can help our investigation to come forward and help us to bring Joshua's murderers to justice."

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